Canon EF 135mm F2L USM vs Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | EF 135mm F2L USM | 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1996 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Weight g | 750.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 77 |
| Length mm | 112.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 82.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.9 | 0.8 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
Canon EF 135mm F2L USM
A fast 135mm telephoto prime, long known for sharpness and strong subject isolation. A favorite among Canon portrait and event photographers.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Very sharp
- Fast focus
- Pleasing background blur
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Long for tight spaces
- Narrow focus margin at f/2
Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC
A manual-focus 135mm f/2 for full-frame DSLRs with a 77mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 0.8 m.
Pros
- f/2
- Sharp optics
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavy
- No stabilization